LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES!

In this artists’ letter you will find:

1. Our upcoming Trivia Night fundraiser date and a list of our new programs that the fundraiser will help support.
2. Call to Artists for WILD
3. Call to Artists for SMALL WORKS
4. Teaching Opportunities
5. Arts Festival Opportunities
6. Chalk Art Registration & Information
7. Information at exhibiting with the Missouri River Regional Library  

Don’t forget about Test Your Smarts with Capital Arts Fall 2015 Trivia Night!
Tickets available soon, so keep an eye out for more information.

Friday, September 18, 2015

We are now accepting donations from artists for this event. Donations can be new gift-like items, artwork or gift cards. 

Capital Arts has many new exciting programs coming- especially for artists! Funds raised from our trivia night will make them all possible.

1. Art Heals
Art Heals is a community-focused art healing program committed to the empowerment and transformation of individuals through the visual arts. Capital Arts is working cooperatively with existing non-profits and organizations operating within our local community to heal, educate, and engage individuals encountering adversity through the visual arts.

Sign up for free monthly Figure Drawing Sessions & Visual Arts Critique Group at Capital Arts

Start dates are to be announced to individuals who sign up for these two programs. Artists of ANY skill-level are able to participate. Email artsadmin@capitalarts.org for to request more information. 

2. Free Figure Drawing Sessions – The first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm

Artists bring media of choice (and an easel if required) and receive access to a professional drawing model once a month at the Capital Arts gallery.

*Artists should bring a small donation ($5 recommended) to assist in paying the model. However, no artist will be turned away due to a lack of funds.  

3. Critique Group – The first Thursday of each month at 5:30pm

A free monthly critique meeting for artists is available as a platform for practicing artists of any skill level to discuss & critique work.

Artists bring in 1-3 pieces each. The pieces are featured individually to teh group to discuss ideas and critique work together. 

REGISTRATION FOR FIGURE DRAWING OR CRITIQUE GROUPS

Please reply to artsadmin@capitalarts.org with:
1) Activity(ies) of Interest (Figure drawing and/ or Critique Group)
2) First & Last Name
3) Phone Number
4) Email

Not able to participate? Let us know why! If it is a scheduling conflict please provide a full list of your weekly availability. Capital Arts in interested in having another monthly figure drawing session at an alternative time.

Capital Arts is located at 1203 Missouri Blvd. Jefferson City, MO 65109

One last new program that is in Development- 

4. Capital Arts Resource Center

• Professional and artistic development tools
• Technology and guides required for artistic success
• Artist portfolio and resume development
• Tools to assist with framing
• Other tools include laptop with design software, a small photography studio for use and artists to professionally photograph their artwork and small library
• Artist Development Workshops

Consider submitting artwork for out upcoming Trivia Night to help raise funds for these great new programs. Help us grow and we’ll help you!

*Calling All Artists*

Wild

Next Exhibition: Wild – An artful presentation of fur, feathers, fish and everything else that flies, jumps, creeps, crawls, gallops, or slithers! Works that focus on the feral, the instinctual, the unbelievable or nature itself.

Submissions:
Drop-Off Date for this show is August 5^th and 6^th. Artists also need to have agreement forms and submission fees paid by this day.
For information on submissions or to submit click here

Reception: Aug. 16       1:00pm – 4:00pm

Questions?
Contact Jeff Boyer at artsadmin@capitalarts.org or reach him by phone Wed-Fri from Noon to 6pm at 573-635-8355 or visiting the gallery at 1203 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Next Exhibition after WILD: Small Works – An artful presentation of anything that goes with art measuring 11×14 inches or less. The works may be small but expect lots of big ideas.

Submissions:
Drop-Off Date for this show is September 16^th and 17^th. Artists also need to have agreement forms and submission fees paid by this day.
For information on submissions or to submit click here

Reception: Sept. 27      1:00pm – 4:00pm

Questions?
Contact Jeff Boyer at artsadmin@capitalarts.org or reach him by phone Wed-Fri from Noon to 6pm at 573-635-8355 or visiting the gallery at 1203 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109

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Upcoming Art Strolls: the Fall stroll on September 11^th in conjunction with the Arts Live 3-day weekend and the Winter stroll on November 20 in conjunction with the holiday season and small business Saturday.

The Arts Strolls of Jefferson City will be held seasonally, 4 times a year on Fridays from 6 pm – 9 pm.

Whether you want to promote a single piece or set up an entire display tent the choice is yours. This is an opportunity to put the visual arts on the forefront of the public’s mind. Events like this typically have a fee and competitive selection process but not Arts Stroll- Get involved while it’s still free to enter!

Events like this have TRANSFORMED many visual arts communities by raising interest, awareness and importance of the visual arts. Each visual artist attending makes an impact.

This is one of the most impactful ways to grow the visual arts scene in Jefferson City.

The central Missouri area is packed with talented and unique artists! We need to let the community know.

Sept 11 – Fall Stroll

Part of Arts Live Weekend with ThNL on Sept. 10 and the Capital Jazz Fest and Capital Arts sidewalk chalk competition on Sept. 12.

Nov 6 – Winter Stroll

Get your shopping done early during the downtown holidays open house.

Call to Artists: Who Should Participate?

Upcoming arts-related events/venues are especially encouraged to participate and provide a showcase/vignette to help promote attendance/ticket sales.

Artisans & Crafters – Painters, photographers, sculptors, wood workers, weavers, jewelry, potters, glass, mosaics, leather, furniture, etc.

Farmers, Gardeners & Unique Local Products – Produce, cheese, botanicals, salt, honey, soap, candles etc.

Artists – Dance, theatre, musicians, chefs, authors, poets, spoken word, etc.

Street Performers – Buskers, storytellers, re-enactors, theater scenes, Magicians, Jugglers, Clowns, Hula Hoopers etc.

Others: Art & theater clubs and organizations, art classes & teachers, wineries, cinema, restaurants etc.

Performances

In addition to street-corner and cafe performers, the intersection of Madison and High will be a ‘theater in the round’ style performance venue with a small sound system and bleacher seating. Performance artists may request one or more 15 minute time slot here which will be assigned in advance.

Register: It’s free and quick at  www.planetreg.com/ArtsStroll2015

CAPITAL STREET ART will be held in conjunction with JAZZFEST on Saturday, September 12, 2015 in Downtown Jefferson City. 

Watch High Street pavement come alive during JAZZFEST.  If you have never participated in Street Art we encourage you to join in a day of music, creativity and fun.  Cash prizes will be awarded to winners.